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Car care
Washing the car
Wash the car as soon as it becomes dirty.
Use car shampoo. Road salt and moisture
can lead to corrosion.
• Thoroughly rinse dirt off the underbody
of the car.
• Rinse the entire car until the dirt has
softened. When using a high pressure
washer: Make sure that the nozzle of
the high pressure washer does not
come closer than 30 cm (12 inches)
from the bodywork. Do not spray
directly at the locks.
• Wash using a sponge, car shampoo
and lukewarm water (maximum of
35 °C).
• If the dirt is difficult to dislodge, wash
the car using a cold degreasing agent.
Do not expose the car to direct sunlight
as this can damage the paintwork. Be
sure that there is a drain separator
where you are washing the car
• Dry the car using a clean, soft chamois.
• Clean the wiper blades with a
lukewarm soap solution.
Removing bird droppings
Wash bird droppings off the paintwork as
soon as possible. Bird droppings contain
chemicals that affect and discolour paintwork
quickly. The discolouration cannot be
polished off.
Automatic car wash
Although an automatic car wash is a quick
and easy way to clean the car, it is no
substitute for a proper hand wash. The
brushes of an automatic car wash cannot
reach all points. We recommend that the car
is washed by hand for the first few months.
Gently press the brake pedal occasionally if
driving for long periods in rain or slush. This
heats and dries the brake pads. You should
also do this when you begin driving in
extremely damp or cold weather.
WARNING!
Always have the engine cleaned by a
workshop. There is a fire risk if the engine
is hot.
WARNING!
Always test the brakes after washing the
car to ensure that moisture and corrosion
do not affect the brake pads and impair
the brakes.
Cleaning the upholstery
Treating marks on fabric
A special cleaning agent available at your
Volvo dealer is recommended when cleaning
fabric upholstery. Other chemicals can impair
the fire retardant qualities of the upholstery.
Treating marks on vinyl
Wash the vinyl with a weak soap solution and
lukewarm water. Never scrape or rub a mark.
Never use strong stain removers.
Treating marks on leather
A special cleaning agent available at your
Volvo dealer is recommended when cleaning
leather upholstery. Treat the leather
upholstery once or twice a year using Volvo's
leather care kit. Never use strong stain
removers. Such products may damage fabric,
vinyl and leather upholstery.
IMPORTANT!
Sharp objects and Velcro may damage
the textile upholstery.
Cleaning
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